by Mrunal from India Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a five-day seminar in Frankfurt, which turned out to be an inspiring blend of education, history, and cultural exchange. The focus of the seminar was on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular emphasis on exploring how different places contribute to these global objectives. As someone currently working as a volunteer in a kindergarten in Germany, this was a perfect chance for me to delve deeper into the goals of sustainable development, especially in the context of quality education and sustainable consumption and production.

By Median from Zambia It was a good time to spend some of my summer holiday days in Paris/France. It was a great opportunity and experience to visit the city. I travelled with Studifahrten. Studifahrten is a company where young people are privileged to pay less money for their travels around the European Union countries. Paris is a very beautiful and one of the amazing unique cities in the world. Paris is a host to many tourists attractions for example, Arc de Triomphe. The Triumphal  arch is in honor of those who fought during the Nepoleonic wars. The Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the most beautiful Avenue in the world. The Grand Palais and Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum – Mona Lisa is the highlight of the museum. The Nortre-Dame cathedral it is

Hi everyone, My name is John Phiri, born on 30th November and am from Zambia. I love singing and playing piano and I listen to music a lot during my free time as well as watching or playing football or volleyball, depending on what sport is available between the two. So I'll be coming to Dortmund for the first time and am looking forward to meet everyone and to share my life experience while learning from everyone as well.

My name is Sam Qassis, I am coming from Palestine and I am 24 years old. I'm coming to Dortmund in September, I have studied in a German school since kindergarten till my senior year here in palestine, I have physical education BA degree and worked as a gym teacher on elementary school for a year, I work as night shift security guard. I am very excited to be part of the volunteering team in Dortmund for the upcoming year, can't wait to meet everyone. I can play some musical instruments and love to show you my little magical drum which called (Darbuka).

by Median from Zambia   It was a seminar  us volunteers could visit some historic sites and some German developmental projects.

by Median from Zambia   On the 6th June 2024 we had a city run. The run consisted of of many different companies and churches, about 3000 people took place in the run, starting from the phoenix west and leading over asphalt roads and footpaths along the Elias railway line.The route then circled around the phoenix lake and the return route leads along the industrial area back to phoenix square. It was a great opportunity for us volunteers to attend such a huge event, for it is not only for our organizations but also for the the betterment of our health. It was great experience that during the run , I was one of the best runners completing 6.7 km in 43 minutes.

by Mrunal from India Moving to a new country is always a significant change, filled with new experiences, challenges, and learning opportunities. As an Indian who recently moved to Dortmund, Germany, my first month here has been a whirlwind of discovery and adaptation. From cultural norms to everyday behaviors, many aspects of life in Germany are distinctly different from those in India.

by Derio from Indonesia On a sunny day, a lot of people gathered in the city of Dortmund for a unique event: DORTBUNT. We volunteers together with others from the protestant church of Dortmund introduced the smoothie bike to the public. This innovative event aimed to promote sustainability and healthy living by utilizing leftover fruits to create delicious smoothies.